Grants Manager

Global Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Greater London seeks a Grants Manager. This role involves leading critical funding initiatives, managing relationships with small charities, and coordinating various grant-making processes. The ideal candidate will have substantive experience in grant administration and a proactive attitude. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model, expecting applicants to perform effectively while ensuring equitable funding opportunities. Great emphasis will be placed on personal and professional development and diverse community outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant-making, especially with small charities.
• Strong understanding of equitable funding practices.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with grantees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Small Charity Week 2025.
• Act as point-person for grantees and address queries.
• Create insight reports capturing key insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Grant-making experience

Project delivery experience

Understanding of equitable funding

Impact measurement skills

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Accepting applications until:

9 January 2026

Job Description

Grants Manager - Globals Make Some Noise

Contract : Fixed-Term 6 months

Hours : 5 days / 37.5 hrs week or part-time 4 days / 30 hrs - week

Salary : circa 38000 PA

Start date : ASAP March 2026

Location : Hybrid min. 3 days / week in central London offices

Reporting to : Head of Grants and Impact

We are Globals Make Some Noise

Make Some Noise is Globals official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life's toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society harnessing the power and reach of Globals radio brands including Capital Heart Classic FM Smooth LBC Radio X Capital XTRA and Gold. To date weve supported 669 UK charities helping over 227000 lives in communities right across the UK.

Description

We are looking for a motivated person to join our grant team for six months to support us in our efforts to harness opportunities for small charities in the UK through funding learning and development opportunities awareness-raising activities and in‑kind donations. This exciting projects‑led role will help the team deliver several strategic projects. You will :

• Lead the delivery of Small Charity Week 2025 (22‑29th June) – partnering with Big Give and NCVO to deliver a match‑funding campaign. Working to a high level of independence you will utilise your expertise in the grantee selection, decision‑making panels, grant management and evaluation of grants as well as help optimise the campaign's delivery and impact through charity/beneficiary storytelling.
• Support the Head of Grants and Impact to deliver an engaging and impactful Learning and Development Programme to facilitate collaboration, connection and learning amongst small charities professionals, including our annual in‑person Together Day with our project grant holders.
• As a member of the Grants Team contribute to the other key deliverables for the year working together with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Selection and Decision‑Making : Own the coordination and participate in the partnership panel(s) to complete the second stage of the grant selection and decision‑making process. Ensure funding is distributed equitably across geographic regions, causes and under‑represented communities aligned with the partner's funding priorities.
• Grantee Relationship Management : Act as point‑person for grantees and address queries efficiently and equitably post‑funding distribution.
• Impact Measurement and Reporting : Create insight reports capturing key insights and outcomes, including narrative and quantitative data for key stakeholders.
• Storytelling and Communications : Identify and source impactful stories from grantees for Small Charity Week marketing and communications campaign activities. Provide input and advice on strategies to maximise the engagement of grantees in storytelling while respecting their resource constraints.
• Managing Learning and Development Opportunities : Work collaboratively with partners and GMSN's internal team to deliver meaningful and engaging learning and development opportunities for GMSN grantees.
• Administrative and Financial Oversight : Ensure all grants are accurately recorded in Salesforce or other systems as required. Coordinate with GMSN's finance team to oversee timely disbursement of funding payments and reimbursements to grantees. Oversee scheduling, sign‑up, travel and accommodation arrangements for charities attending learning and development opportunities.
• Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Strategy & Pipeline Development Review and enhance the existing T&F pipeline, providing recommendations for prioritisation and focus. Develop and lead a cultivation strategy for T&F funding, outlining short‑term and long‑term goals and presenting recommendations to the Senior Management Team (SMT). Work with the Partnerships and Grants teams to strengthen and deliver compelling fundraising proposals.

What You’ll Need

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Experience in grant‑making, particularly with small charities or community‑led organisations.
• Experience in delivering projects as a consortium.
• Strong understanding of equitable funding practices and the challenges facing small charities.
• Expertise in impact measurement, reporting and storytelling within the charitable sector.
• Practical know‑how of developing capacity‑building learning and development opportunities and community coordination.
• Ability to thrive in a multi‑faceted role, be well‑organised, prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with grantees and external partners.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and grant administration processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big – Deliver impactful initiatives supporting the amazing work of small charities across the UK and driving meaningful change.
• Own It – Take full ownership of the Small Charity Week, shaping this project with real autonomy.
• Keep it Simple – Streamline processes and ensure efficiency in grant distribution and management, making a tangible difference for small charities.
• Better Together – Work alongside a passionate and supportive team, collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve collective success.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness and value of each person with whom we work.
• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal‑orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment.
• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the team.
• Personalised onboarding plan and support (IT and other necessary work equipment) to ensure seamless integration into your role.

Everybody is welcome at Global

We believe that true impact comes from embracing diversity. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, irrespective of background, identity or lived experience, feels valued and empowered.

We know that stronger communities are built on different perspectives, experiences and voices, and we actively encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, faiths and socio‑economic backgrounds.

Our mission is to support diverse communities across the UK, and we recognise that to do this effectively our team must reflect and understand the people we serve. If you share our passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you – whoever you are, wherever you’re from and however you identify.

We believe in the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email] and we’ll be happy to help.

For further information or a chat about this opportunity, contact Head of Grants and Impact Debby Mulling.

We aim to hold a 2‑stage interview process with dates on 19th and 16th January.

Employment Type : Full‑Time